Central TimeHealthcare Enrollment Numbers, Weekly Congress Coverage, Policing Black Communities - A Madison group has asked for the opportunity to self-police black communities, and while the department won't go that far, it does welcome more communication with residents. We hear from a member of the Young, Gifted, and Black group that made the request, and a Madison police officer. We also check in for our weekly update on Congress, and find out how many people signed up for private health insurance during the latest open enrollment period.

The Kathleen Dunn ShowBeyond Marriage - More than 40 percent of new mothers are unmarried. A trend that Kathleen's guest has been worrying about for years. She wonders: Can marriage be restored as the standard way to raise children? They'll explore the issue and possible solutions.
Guest(s): Isabel Sawhill

The Kathleen Dunn ShowThe American Worker Is Intelligent! - Kathleen's guest this hour believes that testimonials to the American worker often celebrate the physical labor, dignity, economic and moral value, but rarely the intellect. His book, "The Mind at Work: Valuing the Intelligence of the American Worker" tries to do that in a style compared to that of Studs Terkel. Critically acclaimed author and educator Mike Rose joins Kathleen to celebrate the American Worker.
Guest(s): Mike Rose

The Joy Cardin ShowBig Question: Where Is Network News Heading? - Tune in for the Big Question. Following slashed budgets, an emphasis on pop culture, declining viewership and now the suspension of anchor Brian Williams, does network news have a future? Joy Cardin and her guest discuss the state of the former cultural institution and the role it plays in American media today.
Guest(s): Mike Wagner

The Joy Cardin ShowCreativity In A Hurry - Many people may harbor dreams of being more creative, but who has the time? Joy Cardin talks to a guest author who says everyone has the time, and bringing art into your life can be as simple as 15 minutes before breakfast. He shares advice for drawing your way to greater happiness.
Guest(s): Danny Gregory

The Kathleen Dunn ShowGentlemen Scientists and Revolutionaries: The Founding Fathers in the Age of Enlightenment - Author, filmmaker and educator Tom Shachtman has a new book out that explores how science and experimentation were at the heart of the Founding Fathers’ philosophies and actions. It's called "Gentlemen Scientists and Revolutionaries: The Founding Fathers in the Age of Enlightenment," and it discusses how the Founders relentlessly tinkered, invented, farmed by means of scientific principles, star-gazed, were fascinated by math, used scientific analogies and scientific thinking in their political writing, and fell in love with technologies.
Guest(s): Tom Shachtman

Central TimeNew Orleans Jazz, Activist Documentary Premier, Local Elections - The Midwest premier of a documentary about actress and activist Ruby Dee will debut in Wisconsin this week. The film's director tells us the story of Dee's life, work, and commitment to change. We also learn about New Orleans jazz music to celebrate Fat Tuesday. Plus, many local municipalities are holding primary elections today, but the majority of voters won't participate. We talk to a political scientist about civic engagement on a local level.

The Kathleen Dunn ShowFormer Miss Wisconsin Now Practicing Law in Afghanistan - Kimberley Motley grew up on the hard streets of Milwaukee before earning a law degree from Marquette University. After graduating, she left for Afghanistan to train lawyers as part of a U.S. State Department program. She decided to stay and open up her own practice to defend women and young girls. She discusses her high-profile cases and being the only foreigner to pracice law in Afghanistan.
Guest(s): Kimberley Motley